Life or Liberty?

ABOVE: Surrounded by family, Martin Morales grieves with his mother, Zenieda, and son, Martin Jr., at their home in Gallup. Morales is need of a liver transplant and will soon die if his need is not met. The cost of the procedure is the biggest obstacle. BELOW: Zenieda Morales, mother of Martin, waits in his home anxiously with her husband Alfredo on Monday. They travelled from Mexico to be with their son, whose health has declined in recent weeks. — © 2008 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy RELATED STORY